Associate Attorney | Employment Law & Litigation

Barmont; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with matching

Generous PTO

Bar dues paid

Continuing education

Job summary

Potomac Legal Group in North Bethesda, MD seeks an attorney with 3–5 years of employment law experience to work closely with senior attorneys on a sophisticated case load. You will draft demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery, conduct legal research, and assist with severance agreements and EEOC matters.

You will also support document production, deposition prep, and trial materials while maintaining client communication.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Bar license, or eligibility for admission.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of law practice experience as a licensed attorney.
• Significant exposure to employment matters and litigation through previous roles.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Clear, effective written and oral communication.
• Genuine interest in employment law as a long‑term practice area.
• Eagerness to learn from and be mentored by experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Drafting demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on employment law issues.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of severance and separation agreements.
• Supporting EEOC administrative matters.
• Assisting with document production, discovery responses, and deposition preparation.
• Providing trial support, including preparation of exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Communicating with clients.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Mentorship mindset

Education

Maryland Bar license

Job description

What You’ll Do

You will work closely with senior attorneys on a sophisticated employment caseload, with growing responsibility as you develop. Day-to-day work includes:

• Drafting demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on employment law issues.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of severance and separation agreements.
• Supporting EEOC administrative matters.
• Assisting with document production, discovery responses, and deposition preparation.
• Providing trial support, including preparation of exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Communicating with clients.

Compensation

• Base salary of $100,000 – $185,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Reviews and performance-based compensation adjustments.
• Opportunities to participate in the firm’s business development program.

Why Potomac Legal Group

Representing clients in employment matters is meaningful, demanding work, and the position is an opportunity to learn the craft from lawyers who take mentorship seriously.

• Real training. You will work directly with senior attorneys on real matters.
• Strong cases. We are selective.
• A path forward. This role is designed to grow with the right attorney.

Work Location

• This is a fully in-office position at our North Bethesda, Maryland, office.

Potomac Legal Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve.

Benefits for Attorney Positions

• Title commensurate with experience.
• Competitive salary with incentive.
• Paid parking at our office.
• Health and dental benefits.
• 401(k) eligibility with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off plan.
• Paid bar dues and court admissions.
• Continuing education.

What We’re Looking For

• Active Maryland Bar license, or eligibility for admission. Bar membership in Virginia or Washington, DC, is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of law practice experience as a licensed attorney.
• Significant exposure to employment matters and litigation through previous associate positions, judicial clerkships, summer associate positions, or law school clinics — including hands‑on experience drafting demand letters, motions, and pleadings, and supporting attorneys through production, discovery, deposition prep, and trial.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with sharp attention to detail.
• Clear, effective written and oral communication.
• A genuine interest in employment law as a long‑term practice area.
• Eagerness to learn from and be mentored by experienced attorneys.